Director, Global Field Marketing New
Digitalocean
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About the Role
Dive in and do the best work of your career at DigitalOcean. Journey alongside a strong community of top talent who are relentless in their drive to build the simplest scalable cloud. We value winning together—while learning, having fun, and making a profound difference for the dreamers and builders in the world. We are looking for a Director, Global Field Marketing who is passionate about creating high-impact experiences that drive pipeline, build community, and amplify brand presence. As a Director, Global Field Marketing at DigitalOcean, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing cloud computing and AI for startups and SMBs. Reporting to the VP of Developer Relations, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for global field events, strategic conferences, industry analyst relations, partner activations, and localized marketing campaigns. You'll shape and execute an integrated strategy that connects our products with the developer and startup communities across regions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and own the global events and regional marketing strategy, including DigitalOcean-hosted events, third-party conferences, and field marketing initiatives.
- Manage a team of regional marketers and event managers, aligning their execution with broader marketing and sales goals.
- Own, drive and manage our nascent industry analyst relations team that works with vendors such as Forrester, RedMonk, and SemiAnalysis.
- Partner cross-functionally with product marketing, developer relations, sales, and partnerships to ensure consistent messaging and seamless go-to-market execution.
- Lead vendor relationships, budget management, ROI analysis, and post-event reporting.
- Innovate and iterate on hybrid/virtual experiences to complement in-person engagements.
- Collaborate closely with RevOps and Marketing Analytics to track campaign performance and optimize for lead quality and sales acceleration.
Requirements
- Well-established in field marketing, demand generation, or event strategy, with extensive experience leading teams and programs.
- Proven success leading B2B field marketing and event strategies that drive revenue in tech, SaaS, or cloud computing.
- Expertise in executing hybrid and in-person events across multiple global regions.
- Experience working with CRM and marketing automation tools (e.g., Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot, Splash).
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills.
- Strategic thinker with deep operational rigor and an ability to pivot based on data and feedback.
Nice to Have
- Experience working with vendors such as Forrester, RedMonk, and SemiAnalysis.
- Experience in cloud computing, SaaS, or related technology sectors.
- Ability to innovate in hybrid/virtual event formats.
Qualifications
- Management experience in marketing or related fields.
- Experience with marketing automation and CRM tools.
- Leadership skills and ability to manage global teams.
- Experience in tech, SaaS, or cloud computing industries.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive salary range of $182,400 - $228,000, based on experience and skills.
- Potential for bonuses based on company and individual performance.
- Equity compensation, including equity grants upon hire and participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses.
- Comprehensive benefits supporting well-being, including Employee Assistance Program, flexible time off, and local meetups.
Working at Digitalocean
We innovate with purpose. You'll be a part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As a member of the team, you will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, and scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action and a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, and decisions. We prioritize career development and provide resources to ensure continuous growth. We care about your well-being and offer a range of benefits to support you regardless of location. We value diversity and inclusion, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams and products.
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Website
digitalocean.com
Location
San Francisco, CA
Industry
Software Publishers
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